Buses to Ndola
The cities within coach range, estimated times from distance, and who sells the tickets.
Coaches cover the ground rail does not, and in most countries they are the cheapest way between cities. Below are the cities within practical coach range of Ndola, with straight-line distance and an estimated time at typical coach speeds including stops.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ndola to Luanshya | Zambia | 31 km (19 mi) | about 48 min |
| Ndola to Kitwe | Zambia | 49 km (30 mi) | about 1 h 8 min |
| Ndola to Kalulushi | Zambia | 60 km (37 mi) | about 1 h 20 min |
| Ndola to Mufulira | Zambia | 63 km (39 mi) | about 1 h 22 min |
| Ndola to Chingola | Zambia | 95 km (59 mi) | about 1 h 57 min |
| Ndola to Chililabombwe | Zambia | 110 km (69 mi) | about 2 h 14 min |
| Ndola to Kabwe | Zambia | 167 km (104 mi) | about 3 h 15 min |
| Ndola to Mansa | Zambia | 198 km (123 mi) | about 3 h 48 min |
| Ndola to Solwezi | Zambia | 259 km (161 mi) | about 4 h 54 min |
| Ndola to Chunga | Zambia | 265 km (165 mi) | about 5 h 1 min |
| Ndola to Lusaka | Zambia | 275 km (171 mi) | about 5 h 11 min |
| Ndola to Kafue | Zambia | 316 km (197 mi) | about 5 h 56 min |
| Ndola to Chipata | Zambia | 441 km (274 mi) | about 8 h 9 min |
| Ndola to Kasama | Zambia | 412 km (256 mi) | about 7 h 39 min |
| Ndola to Livingstone | Zambia | 619 km (385 mi) | about 11 h 22 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
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How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
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Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.